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REPORTER CHALLENGE 2019: DONE!!!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Who? What? Where? When? How?
Why? – because it’s fun to read!
Cub reporter: 4/07/19
Columnist: 5/06/19
News Anchor: 6/20/19
Editor: 8/17/19
Newspaper Mogul: 11/11/19
Pulitzer Prize Winner: 11/17/19
WHO
Protagonist is a librarian: Death Overdue by Allison Brook 6/20/19
Protagonist works with animals: Mission Impawsible by Krista Davis 8/10/19
Protagonist dabbles in the supernatural: Whispers of Warning by Jessica Estevao 9/09/19
A Main Character is a dead person (ghost): Them Bones by Carolyn Haines 5/06/19
Protagonist is a youngster (MC is 22): Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran 5/31/19
WHAT
Animal in the title: Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My by Denise Swanson 2/08/19
Title is at least 6 words: Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding by Rhys Bowen 8/17/19
Color in the title: Black Ship by Carola Dunn 11/11/19
A ‘food word’ in the title: Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney 4/07/19
Steamed Open by Barbara Ross 7/19/19
Weather element: Tempest by Beverly Jenkins 1/06/19
WHERE
Set in a small town: A Seamless Murder by Melissa Bourbon 1/14/19
Set in a big city: Paris -The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver 7/02/19
Set in a B&B or a hotel: A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie 2/02/19
Set in a state beginning with the letter ‘A’: AZ - Breathless by Beverly Jenkins 1/05/19
Set on foreign soil (Mexico): Fields' Guide to Abduction by Julie Mulhern 3/29/19
WHEN
Set in the 1900’s: A Most Novel Revenge by Ashley Weaver 5/27/19
Set during a competition: Curses, Boiled Again! by Shari Randall 2/16/19
Set in the 1800’s: Someone to Love by Mary Balogh 4/11/19
‘Ticking clock’ is involved: Diners, Dives & Dead Ends by Terri L. Austin 6/27/19
Set during winter: Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged by Carrie Bebris 3/02/19
HOW
Poison: All Shall Be Well by Deborah Crombie 3/10/19
Knife/stabbing: Still Waters by Tami Hoag 4/27/19
Gun/shooting: Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts 4/02/19
Blunt object: Murder on Union Square by Victoria Thompson 5/19/19
Rope/strangulation: Telephone Line by Julie Mulhern 6/30/19
BONUS CATEGORY
WHO – Not your typical protagonist: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 11/17/19
WHAT – The protagonist’s first name starts with your first or last initial:
M - Marin Bishop: The Forever Summer by Jamie Brenner 7/22/19
WHERE – Set in a school: Someone to Hold by Mary Balogh 4/15/19
WHEN – Book set during a storm: The Diva Cooks up a Storm by Krista Davis 4/23/19
HOW – Killed by fire: Let's Fake a Deal by Sherry Harris 8/08/19
TWELVE TOWERS CHALLENGEDuration: Eyes on Target - up to 3 years
Start date: Jan 28, 2019
Books: 74/78
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Mystery level: 53/49
Jim Rockford Award (Rockford Files)
50 to 77 - Cagney & Lacey
The Twelve Towers: 11/12
Twelve books that you've acquired most recently [in 2019].
1. The Gun Also Rises by Sherry Harris (acq Jan) 2/18/19
2. Pride and Prescience by Carrie Bebris (acq Jan) 3/02/19
3. The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (acq Feb) 3/21/19
4. Fields' Guide to Abduction by Julie Mulhern (acq Feb) 3/29/19
5. Someone to Wed by Mary Balogh (acq Mar) 4/15/19
6. Someone to Care by Mary Balogh (acq April) 4/16/19
7. The Diva Cooks up a Storm by Krista Davis (acq Mar) 4/23/19
8. Murder on Union Square by Victoria Thompson (acq Apr) 5/19/19
9. Telephone Line by Julie Mulhern (acq June) 6/30/19
10. The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver (acq Mar) 7/02/19
11. An Act of Villainy by Ashley Weaver (acq May) 7/09/19
12. Let's Fake a Deal by Sherry Harris (acq July) 8/08/19
Eleven books that have been on your shelves the longest. [10+ yrs]
1. All Shall Be Well by Deborah Crombie 3/10/19
2. Still Waters by Tami Hoag 4/27/19
3. And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander 6/30/20
4. A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander 7/06/20
5. A Fatal Waltz by Tasha Alexander 7/25/20
6. Some Danger Involved by Will Thomas 8/17/20
7. Blanche Cleans Up by Barbara Neely 9/01/20
8. Blanche Passes Go by Barbara Neely 9/15/20
9. The Saddlemaker's Wife by Earlene Fowler 1/02/21
10. A Family Reunion by Brenda Jackson 3/07/21
11. Death Rides an Ill Wind by Kate Grilley 8/15/21
Ten Award Winning Books
1. Curses, Boiled Again! by Shari Randall 2/16/19 (Agatha First Novel 2018)
2. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng 12/15/19 (Goodreads Choice Fiction 2017)
3. The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen 12/25/19 (Romantic Times Fiction 2008)
4. The Semester of Our Discontent by Cynthia Kuhn 6/26/20 (Agatha First Novel 2016)
5. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson 12/07/20 (Goodreads Choice History & Biography 2020)
6. Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron 2/28/21 (Agatha Contemporary Novel 2018)
7. Death Dances to a Reggae Beat by Kate Grilley 5/04/21 (Anthony Pprbk 2001)
8. Letter From Home by Carolyn G. Hart 5/31/21 (Agatha Novel 2003)
9. Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer 6/12/21 (Agatha First Novel 2020)
10. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid 8/01/21 (Goodreads Choice Debut 2020)
Nine sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs.
1. Driftwood Cottage by Sherryl Woods (Chesapeake Shores #5) 1/28/19
2. Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My by Denise Swanson (Devereaux's Dime Store #6) 2/08/19
3. Someone to Hold by Mary Balogh (Westcott #2) 4/14/19
4. A Most Novel Revenge by Ashley Weaver (Amory Ames #3) 5/27/19
5.Steamed Open by Barbara Ross (Maine Clambake #7) 7/19/19
6. Mission Impawsible by Krista Davis (Paws and Claws #4) 8/10/19
7. Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding by Rhys Bowen (Her Royal Spyness #12) 8/17/19
8. A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay (Library Lover's #6) 8/28/19
9. Whispers of Warning by Jessica Estevao (Change of Fortune #2) 9/09/19
Eight Authors new to you
1. Carolyn Haines, Them Bones 5/06/19
2. Allison Brook, Death Overdue 6/20/19
3. Terri L. Austin, Diners, Dives & Dead Ends 6/27/19
4. Jamie Brenner, The Forever Summer 7/22/19
5. Radha Vatsal, A Front Page Affair 7/30/19
6. Elizabeth Peters, Crocodile on the Sandbank 8/21/19
7. Sarah Caudwell, Thus Was Adonis Murdered 1/23/20
8. Beth Groundwater, Deadly Currents 6/19/20
Seven books that everyone seems to have read but you [250K+ ratings]
1. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (433K) 11/17/19
2. The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith 2/06/20 (448K)
3. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 6/01/20 (858K)
4.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 2.4 MM
5.
6.
7.
Six anticipated releases (release dates after your start date).
1 A Dangerous Engagement by Ashley Weaver 7/13/19 (pub Sep 19)
2 Someone to Honor by Mary Balogh 10/22/19 (pub July 19)
3 Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody by Barbara Ross 5/11/20 (pub June 19)
4 Murder Flies the Coop by Jessica Ellicott 11/29/20 (pub Sep 19)
5 The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory 2/11/21 (pub July 19)
6 Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert 2/17/21 (pub June 20)
Five books that were recommended to you via Goodreads.
1. A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie 2/02/19 (Gary)
2. Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon 2/23/20 (Alice)
3. The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory 3/09/20 (Wilhelmina)
4. Murder on the SS Rosa by Lee Strauss 3/15/20 (QnPoohBear)
5. Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert 4/28/20 (GR article)
Four books that you started but had not finished.
1. Black Ship by Carola Dunn 11/11/19
2. The Four Agreements: by Miguel Ruiz 11/19/20
3. Excuses Begone! by Wayne W. Dyer 3/28/21
4. Why Mermaids Sing by C.S. Harris 10/29/21
Three books that were borrowed or given to you
1. Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney 4/07/19
2. Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White 5/28/19
3. Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran 5/31/19
Two books with covers that don't fit the storyline or that ... you don't like.
1. Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait 1/19/20
Setting is a house abandoned for 20 years with contents that are largely beyond salvage. There's not even a cobweb on the cover and nothing is in disrepair.
2. The Coloring Crook by Krista Davis 11/12/21
The cover is a coloring book page that readers are invited to color it, but the coating makes that impossible! :-(
One book that's a Chunkster (over 450 pp)
1. Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts 4/02/19
Krista DavisDomestic Diva:
The Diva Digs Up the Dirt√
The Diva Frosts a Cupcake√
The Diva Wraps It Up√
The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss√
The Diva Serves High Tea √
The Diva Cooks up a Storm√
The Diva Sweetens the Pie ✔
The Diva Spices It Up ✔
The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit ✔
The Diva Says Cheesecake! ✔
The Diva Delivers on a Promise ✔
The Diva Goes Overboard
Paws and Claws
Murder, She Barked √
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer √
Murder Most Howl √
Mission Impawsible √
Not a Creature Was Purring √
Pen and Ink
Color Me Murder √
The Coloring Crook ✔
March Mini ChallengeRead a book that depicts some sort of clothing or accessory on the cover.
The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Read a book that has been in your TBR pile a long time.
All Shall Be Well by Deborah Crombie
Cozy Mystery Corner Ready for Green Challenge DONEhttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Spring:
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
Someone to Wed by Mary Balogh
2. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Hitting the Books by Jenn McKinlay
3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
4. Read a book that takes place in the Spring.
Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts
In like a lion, Out like a lamb.
5.Read a book with a wild animal on the cover
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney
National Craft Month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait
8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
Someone to Care by Mary Balogh
Irish American Month
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding by Rhys Bowen
March Madness.
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
Murder at the Boat Club by Lee Strauss
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
11. Read a book with food as a theme.
The Diva Cooks up a Storm by Krista Davis
12. Read a book with a celebration in it.
Someone to Hold by Mary Balogh
13. Read a book where a (supporting) character owns a restaurant.
Still Waters by Tami Hoag
14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
Diners, Dives & Dead Ends by Terri L. Austin
Easter
15. Read a book with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
Someone to Love by Mary Balogh
16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
Whack Job by Kendel Lynn
17.Read a book with a hat on the cover.
Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran
Margaret CoelWind River Reservation:
The Eagle Catcher
The Ghost Walker
The Dream Stalker
The Story Teller
The Lost Bird
The Spirit Woman
The Thunder Keeper
The Shadow Dancer
Killing Raven
Wife of Moon
Eye of the Wolf
The Drowning Man
The Girl With Braided Hair..
The Spider's Web
CMC SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE
Challenge Rules:
Books must be at least 125 pp.
One task per book, BUT you may list more than one book for a task.
Any genre is OK, cozies are preferred.
Books Read: 11/12
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Tasks:
Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your Goodreads TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay
KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver
Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a housekeeper.
Blanche Cleans Up by Barbara Neely
Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait
Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
Death Overdue by Allison Brook
Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Them Bones by Carolyn Haines
Telephone Line by Julie Mulhern
Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Diners, Dives & Dead Ends by Terri L. Austin
Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff by Dana K. White
Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N E A & T in the title.
A Most Novel Revenge by Ashley Weaver
Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
Murder on Union Square by Victoria Thompson
Ashley WeaverAmory Ames:
A Most Novel Revenge √
The Essence of Malice √
An Act of Villainy √
A Dangerous Engagement √
Summer Spell OutStarts June 1 to Aug 31
Words:
WATER
WAVES
TRAVEL
HEAT WAVE
BEACH
BASEBALL
FARMER’S MARKET:
F The Forever Summer Jamie Brenner
A An Act of Villainy Ashley Weaver
R Radha Vatsal A Front Page Affair
M Julie Mulhern Telephone Line
E The Essence of Malice Ashley Weaver
R Barbara Ross Steamed Open
S Sherry Harris Let's Fake a Deal
M Jenn McKinlay A Likely Story
A Allison Brook Death Overdue
R Rhys Bowen Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding
K Krista Davis Mission Impawsible
E Elizabeth Peters Crocodile on the Sandbank
T Terri L. Austin Diners, Dives & Dead Ends
Cozy Mystery Corner Challenge - Agatha Christie: The Queen of Crime DONE!!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Duration: 7/2/19 to
Books 125+ pages.
Books can only be used for one task, but you can read more than one book per task.
If possible, all books read should be cozies.
Progress:
Tasks: 20/20
Books read: 23
Agatha Christie was born in 1890 in Torquay, a seaside town in Devon, England.
1. Read a historical cozy that takes place before 1900.
1880s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
2. Read a cozy set near water.
Steamed Open by Barbara Ross
A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay
Christie was raised in a household with various esoteric beliefs and, like her siblings, believed that her mother Clara was a psychic with the ability of second sight.
3. Read a cozy with a psychic (or someone who claims to be), or who has a 6th sense.
Whispers of Warning by Jessica Estevao
& water & pen name
Christie's first book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was published in 1920 and introduced the detective Hercule Poirot.
4. Read a cozy with a male amateur sleuth.
Peter Shandy: Wrack and Rune by Charlotte MacLeod
Poirot was a former Belgian police officer noted for his twirly large "magnificent moustaches" and egg-shaped head.
5. Read a cozy with a current or former law enforcement official as one of the main characters.
Not a Creature Was Purring by Krista Davis
Black Ship by Carola Dunn
Christie's inspiration for Poirot stemmed from real Belgian refugees who were living in Torquay and the Belgian soldiers whom she helped to treat as a volunteer nurse in Torquay during the First World War.
6. Read a cozy that takes place during a war.
Princess Elizabeth's Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal 6/09/10
Miss Jane Marple, introduced in the short-story collection The Thirteen Problems in 1927, was based on Christie's grandmother and her "Ealing cronies".
7. Read a cozy with a sleuth older than 50.
Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody by Barbara Ross
Her second novel, The Secret Adversary (1922), featured a new detective couple Tommy and Tuppence.
8. Read a cozy with a crime solving couple.
Amory & Milo Ames: An Act of Villainy by Ashley Weaver
A Dangerous Engagement by Ashley Weaver
During the Second World War, Christie worked in the pharmacy at University College Hospital, London, where she acquired a knowledge of poisons that she put to good use in her post-war crime novels.
9. Read a cozy where the victim was poisoned.
The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver
10. Read a cozy where the sleuth is involved in the medical profession.
Death at the Tavern by Lee Strauss 6/11/20
Christie and her first husband travelled to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii. They learned to surf prone in South Africa; then, in Waikiki, they were among the first Britons to surf standing up.
11. Read a cozy with a main character involved in sports.
White water rafting: Deadly Currents by Beth Groundwater 6/19/20
Christie's dedication to crafting the perfect plot saw her dubbed “The Queen of Crime” and earned her a place in literary history.
12. Read a cozy that mentions or involves royalty.
Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding by Rhys Bowen
In 1954 Christie became the first recipient of the Grand Master Award. The highest honor of the Mystery Writers of America (MWA), the award recognizes lifetime achievement and consistent quality.
13. Read a cozy by an author who has won an award.
Donna Andrews, How the Finch Stole Christmas!
14. Read a cozy that has won an award.
Agatha: The Semester of Our Discontent by Cynthia Kuhn
Christie also wrote the world's longest-running play, a murder mystery, The Mousetrap, and, under the pen name Mary Westmacott, six romances.
15. Read a cozy with a sleuth who is a writer or deals closely with books.
A Front Page Affair by Radha Vatsal
16. Read a cozy by an author who has at least one pen name.
Charlotte MacLeod, The Family Vault - pen name Alisa Craig
One of the greatest Christie mysteries was that of her own disappearance in December 1926...
17. Read a cozy where the MC had left home and has now returned home to start a new life. Tell us the circumstances.
Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait - MC returned home after the body of her mother, who disappeared 10+ years earlier, was found.
In 2013, the Christie family gave their "full backing" to the release of a new Poirot story, The Monogram Murders, which was written by British author Sophie Hannah. Hannah later released a second Poirot mystery, Closed Casket, in 2016.
18. Read a cozy by an author similar to Agatha Christie. Tell us where you got your comparison to Christie from.
StopYoureKillingMe Author Readalikes: Sarah Caudwell, Thus Was Adonis Murdered
19. Read a cozy that is a homage to Christie.
Murder on the SS Rosa by Lee Strauss
20. Read a book by Agatha Christie.
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
August Mini Challengehttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
1. Read a book in which characters hit the great outdoors or that features the great outdoors on the cover.
2. Read a book set on or near the water.
3. Read a used book.
4. Read a book that features something that flies, either in the book or on the cover.
5. Read a book featuring dogs or with a dog on the cover.
Autumn Spell-Out ChallengeSep 1 to Nov 30
BOO
TOMBSTONE
T Twelfth Night Deanna Raybourn
O Delia Owens Where the Crawdads Sing
M Jenn McKinlay Death in the Stacks
B Better Late Than Never Jenn McKinlay
S Sheer Folly Carola Dunn
T Too Wilde to Wed Eloisa James
O Susan O'Brien Skydive
N Not a Creature Was Purring Krista Davis
E Jessica Estevao Whispers of Warning
CMC I SPY Challenge DONE!!!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Read books with the following items on the cover:
Author's name above title
Title is in red or orange
A dead body or any part of one
Autumn scene
Cat
Dessert
Cover is at least 50% yellow
Skull shape
Book(s)
Outerwear
An animal in the title
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
A hot beverage
A ghost
Winter Spell Out ChallengeDec '19 to Feb '20
SANTA
S The Science of Getting Rich Wallace D. Wattles
A Agatha Christie The Secret Adversary
N Celeste Ng Little Fires Everywhere
T Threads of Evidence Lea Wait
A Donna Andrews How the Finch Stole Christmas!
Reader's Block Challenge -
All Mysteries
JUST THE FACTS, MA'AM
Duration: January 1 2020
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Progress: 53 books
Levels:
Constable-- 3.21.20
Detective Sergeant-- 9.01.20
Inspector-- 10.03.20
Inspired Amateur: -- 5.04.21
Chief Inspector: -- 9.06.21
Superintendent: -- 9.12.21
🌟 WHO = 10
[M]ay be the sleuth, victim, or other prominent character.
1. An academic
Wrack and Rune by Charlotte MacLeod 2/22/20
2. An actor/actress
Murder on a Silver Platter by Shawn Reilly Simmons 1/10/21
3. A professional is main sleuth
Close Her Eyes by Dorothy Simpson 2/29/20
4. In the medical field
Death at the Tavern by Lee Strauss 6/11/20
5. A journalist/writer
Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown 8/09/20
6. An artist/photographer
And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander 6/30/20
7. A vicar/religious figure
Murder at St. George's Church by Lee Strauss 5/04/20
8. A Watson narrator
Some Danger Involved by Will Thomas 8/17/20
9. Librarian
Word to the Wise by Jenn McKinlay 8/13/20
10. Lawyer
The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis 1/31/21
WHAT = 8 ✔
1. Person's name in title
Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody by Barbara Ross 5/11/20 (& outside)
2. Number in title
Murder Knocks Twice by Susanna Calkins 11/22/21
3. Color in the title
Murder Wears a Little Black Dress by Debra Sennefelder 10/19/20
4. An animal in the title
Sealed Off by Barbara Ross 2/21/21
5. "Means of murder" in the title
A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison 7/17/21
6. Written by more than one author: Joyce & Jim Lavene
J.J. Cook,
7. Comic/humorous novel
Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon 2/23/20 (& prof'l & stabbed & shot)
8. Inverted mystery (howdunit)
9. Includes letters
Thus Was Adonis Murdered by Sarah Caudwell 1/23/20 (& name)
10. Title with a literary allusion in it
WHEN = 9 ✔
1. During a recognized holiday: St Patrick's Day & Easter
Pot Luck by Kendel Lynn 9/27/20
2. Set in Victorian era
A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander 7/06/20
3. Time/date, etc. in title
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
4. Timing of crime is crucial
The Palace Guard by Charlotte MacLeod 12/07/20
5. During a weather event: flood
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron 2/28/21 (& award & spec evt)
6. Set during WWII
Princess Elizabeth's Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal 6/09/20 (& name)
7. Set pre-1880
Why Mermaids Sing by C.S. Harris 10/29/21 - 1811
8. Set during trip
Murder on the SS Rosa by Lee Strauss 3/15/20 (& name & blunt instru)
9. During a performance of any sort: ballet
Swan Dive by Kendel Lynn 8/23/20 (& holiday)
10. During a special event
Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker 6/26/21
WHERE = 9 ✔
1. At a country house
Murder at Bray Manor by Lee Strauss 4/01/20
2. Set in a capital city: London
Murder at Hartigan House by Lee Strauss 3/21/20
3. On an island
Geared for the Grave by Duffy Brown 8/04/20
4. At a school
Anthem for Doomed Youth by Carola Dunn 10/29/20
5. Set in a small village
Murder in an English Village by Jessica Ellicott 10/12/20
6. In a hospital/nursing home
Murder at the Mortuary by Lee Strauss 4/24/20 (& shooting)
7. Any country but US/UK: France
Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen
8. An outside location
Deadly Currents by Beth Groundwater 6/19/20
9. At a theater/circus/other place of performance
10. In a locked room
Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer 6/12/21
🌟 HOW = 10 ✔
1. Death by drowning
Murder at the Boat Club by Lee Strauss 5/13/20
2. Crime involved fire/arson
Playing with Fire by J.J. Cook 11/06/21
3. Death on "wheels": train
The Withdrawing Room by Charlotte MacLeod 1/05/20
4. Death by strangulation
Murder at Feathers & Flair by Lee Strauss 4/17/20 (& actor)
5. Death by knife
Murder on the Flying Scotsman by Lee Strauss 5/06/20
6. Death by shooting
A Fatal Waltz by Tasha Alexander 7/25/20
7. Death by blunt instrument
Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews 4/14/20
8. Unusual murder method
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith 2/18/20 (view spoiler)
9. At least two deaths by different means
The Family Vault by Charlotte MacLeod 01/02/20 [bludgeoned, poisoned, strangled, vehicular & attempted arson] - What an overacheiver!
10. Death by poison
Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait 1/19/20
WHY = 7
1. It won an award of any sort: Anthony Award 2001
Death Dances to a Reggae Beat by Kate Grilley 5/04/21 (& holiday)
2. It made a "Best of" list:
Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines
3. Author's first or last name begins with the same letter as yours
Barbara Neely, Blanche Cleans Up 9/02/20 (& capital & name)
4. Author from your country
Against the Claw by Shari Randall 10/03/20
5. Out of your comfort zone
6. Author NOT from your country
Alexander McCall Smith, The House of Unexpected Sisters 02169 (& anthr ctry)
7. A character has a job similar to yours:
8. Read by fellow challenger: oshizu
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien 9/12/21
9. Because "Simon says": oldest
10. Book made into TV/film
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith 2/06/20 (& capital city & best of)
Challenge Levels
Chief Superintendent: 42 books -- seven from each category
Deputy Chief Constable: 48 books -- eight from each category
Chief Constable: 54 books -- nine from each category
Master Detective: 60 books -- all ten books from each category
Cozy Mystery Corner - 2020 Challenge - Number 20 DONE!!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Start date: January 1, 2020
Progress: 16/16
Rules:
A book can only be used for one task.
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
TASKS:
REPRISE
The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.
A Fatal Waltz by Tasha Alexander
The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life. Tell us what it is.
The Withdrawing Room by Charlotte MacLeod
Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.
Anthem for Doomed Youth by Carola Dunn
The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T.
Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait
Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both.
Murder on the SS Rosa by Lee Strauss
20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert MC wears blue glasses mentioned frequently.
Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
Thus Was Adonis Murdered by Sarah Caudwell
NUMBER 20
The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover
Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews (& 20+ & baseball)
"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live.
CT - Against the Claw by Shari Randall
Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.
Murder at Brighton Beach by Lee Strauss
"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
The Family Vault by Charlotte MacLeod
Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon 2/23/20 (& shot & glasses)
In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group.
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.
Murder at Kensington Gardens by Lee Strauss 4/24/20
20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith 2/06/20 (& questioning)
The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.
Wrack and Rune by Charlotte MacLeod
These books sound so interesting. I’ll be reading them.
Spring Spell OutMarch to May
LAMB
L: Lee Strauss Murder on the SS Rosa
A: Donna Andrews Toucan Keep a Secret
M: Murder at Kensington Gardens Lee Strauss
B: Barbara Ross Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody
Cozy Mystery Corner 20th Century - Back in Time Challenge - DONE!!!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
TWENTIETH CENTURY:
Every day we use devices and products that were developed or reinvented during the 20th century. This challenge goes back in time to the inventions and innovations that have become integral parts of our lives.
Progress: 16/16
INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS:
Zipper - Several inventors contributed to the mechanical device we know as the zipper. First used as a shoe closure, it was the magazine and fashion industry that popularized this device for clothing.
Read a book with shoes or clothing on the cover.
Murder on Fleet Street by Lee Strauss
Escalator - This moving staircase transports people between floors of a building using a conveyor belt type device. It had its start as a novelty ride at Coney Island amusement park.
Read a book with stairs on the cover.
Chocolate Chip Cookies - In 1930 Ruth Wakefield, a baker at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, added pieces of chocolate to a batch of cookie dough and invented the chocolate chip cookie.
Read a book with cookies on the cover or where the MC bakes.
Blanche Passes Go by Barbara Neely
Radio - Radio resulted from the contributions of several scientists and inventors. Both Nicola Tesla and Guglielmo Marconi are given credit as inventors. The device was patented in 1904.
Read a book with a primary character who is a member of the media.
Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown - Fiona
Airplane - The Wright brothers demonstrated that humans could fly in 1903 with the first successful flight.
Read a book where the MC flies on an airplane.
A Family Reunion by Brenda Jackson
Television - A device that captivates people all over the world was invented independently by Scottish inventor, John Logie Baird and American, Charles Francis Jenkins, in the early 1920s. The first electronic television was created in 1927 by a 21-year old, Philo Taylor Farnsworth.
Read a book with an MC that is in his/her 20s.
Some Danger Involved by Will Thomas
Personal Computer - Computer technology underwent major transformations during the 20th century. The first personal computer was introduced in 1975.
Read a book in which an important clue to solving the mystery is discovered online.
Word to the Wise by Jenn McKinlay
Cell or Mobile Phone - Invented in 1977, this device revolutionized the way we communicate.
Read a book in which the MC uses a cell/mobile phone.
Swan Dive by Kendel Lynn
Microwave Oven - This electric oven reheats or rapidly cooks food. An American engineer, Percy Spencer is credited with using radar technology to invent the first microwave oven in 1946.
Read a short book - a novella or any book that is less than 125 pp.
The Wedding of Ginger & Basil by Lee Strauss
Laser - A laser beam is a narrow, focused source of light. The first laser was built in 1960 although it is founded on a theory established by Albert Einstein in 1917.
Read a book with a source of light on the cover.
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing by Donna Andrews - Christmas lights
The Tell All by Libby Howard - candle
Kellogg's Corn Flakes / Post's Grape Nuts - The Kellogg brothers created corn flakes as a healthy breakfast food served at their Battle Creek Sanitarium. C. W. Post, a patient at the sanitarium, stole the recipe and started a factory that produced a similar cereal he called Grape Nuts.
Read a book where something is stolen
Murder on the Flying Scotsman by Lee Strauss
Tea Bags - Offering a no mess single serving cup, the tea bag was invented in 1901 by two women from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Seven years later, the device was popularized by a New York tea merchant who shipped tea samples in small bags to customers.
Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
Geared for the Grave by Duffy Brown
Hershey's Milk Chocolate - In 1900, Milton Hershey began producing milk chocolate bars after seeing German-made chocolate processing machinery at the Chicago World Exposition. Hershey experimented until he developed a process that created a milk chocolate bar that was affordable and no longer a luxury reserved for the rich.
Read a book set in a European country other than the UK.
France - Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen
M & M's - This chocolate candy was created for American soldiers in 1941. The hard shell made the candy harder to melt in warm weather and easier to transport and eat. During WWII, the candy was sold exclusively to the military.
Read a book with a character who is serving or has served in the military.
Murder at the Boat Club by Lee Strauss
McDonald's Fast Food - The McDonald brothers, owners of a hamburger restaurant next to a highway in California, developed an assembly line process for preparing and serving food to customers fast. McDonalds became the first fast food restaurant and sold their system to other restaurants.
Read the first book in a series or an author's first novel.
And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander
Birds Eye Frozen Foods - Clarence Birdseye was a fisherman who learned from the Inuit how to quickly freeze the fish he caught. This led Birdseye to develop a method to flash freeze foods that preserved their texture and flavor and revolutionized the frozen food industry.
Read a book set during winter or
A Fatal Waltz by Tasha Alexander
Read a book with eyes on the cover.
A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander
Summer Spell-Out Challenge 2020SANDALS
S Susan Elia MacNeal, Princess Elizabeth's Spy
A Tasha Alexander, A Poisoned Season
N Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich
D Deadly Currents Beth Groundwater
A And Only to Deceive Tasha Alexander
L Lee Strauss, Death at the Tavern
S The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett
Autumn Spell-Out ChallengeWords
MASK
MONSTER
ACORNS
FALL
CIDER
TRICK
JACK-O-LANTERN
J Julia Quinn The Sum of All Kisses
A Against the Claw Shari Randall
C Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents Isabel Wilkerson
K Kendel Lynn Pot Luck
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O Outer Order, Inner Calm: by Gretchen Rubin
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L Lee Strauss Murder at Brighton Beach
A Anthem for Doomed Youth Carola Dunn
N Barbara Neely Blanche Cleans Up
T Traci Wilton Mrs. Morris and the Ghost
E Jessica Ellicott Murder in an English Village
R Miguel Ruiz The Four Agreements:
N Barbara Neely Blanche Passes Go
Cozy Mystery Corner APPLE HARVEST CHALLENGE - Inspired by a trip to a farmer's market. DONE!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
🍎Begins October 1st
🍏Levels:
🥧 Seed: 1 to 5 books
🥧Blossom: 6 to 10 books
🥧Fruit: 11 to 15 books
🥧Tree: 16 to 20 books
🥧Orchard: 21 to 25 books
TASKS: 25/25
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Someone to Trust by Mary Balogh (& music & event & dance & fam & tvl & psn & s/o)
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre.
Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott - Mystery & Historical Fiction
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book ... with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover.
Murder Flies the Coop by Jessica Ellicott (& psn & cross & 2B & Eur)
Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed.
A Family Reunion by Brenda Jackson
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost by Traci Wilton (& cart)
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer.
Against the Claw by Shari Randall
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name.
Murder Wears A Little Black Dress by Debra Sennefelder (& cart)
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Sealed Off by Barbara Ross
Read a book with an eccentric character: "Countess" Ouspenska
The Palace Guard by Charlotte MacLeod (& fam & cap cty)
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation: Robyn
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing by Donna Andrews (& fam & dr & s/o & music & fave)
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
Wisconsin: Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
Let Me Love You by Alexandria House
🍎 Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Murder at Brighton Beach by Lee Strauss (& land)
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Anthem for Doomed Youth by Carola Dunn (& Eur & fav & cross & trav & eye)
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Murder on a Silver Platter by Shawn Reilly Simmons
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Murder in an English Village by Jessica Ellicott (& cross & 2B & Eur & psn)
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
The Saddlemaker's Wife by Earlene Fowler (& tvl)
Winter Spell-Out ChallengeWords:
SLED
DECEMBER
D The Diva Sweetens the Pie Krista Davis
E Earlene Fowler The Saddlemaker's Wife
C Charlotte MacLeod The Palace Guard
E Excuses Begone!: Wayne W. Dyer
M Murder on a Silver Platter Shawn Reilly Simmons
B Someone to Trust Mary Balogh
E Ellen Byron Mardi Gras Murder
R Barbara Ross Sealed Off
2021 MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR - DONE!!!Only crime fiction
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Goal: *Forensic Analyst 10/05/21
🎉Promotion: *Special Agent in Charge 10/15/21
*Assistant Chief of Detectives 11/22/21
Progress: 6/6
🎉WHO: 7/4
Solve cases featuring a main character (sleuth) with a unique profession. Be sure they’re distinct.
1. Foundation Director: Elliott Lisbon, Switch Back by Kendel Lynn 3/26/21
2. Skip Tracer: Kay Carrera, The Tell All by Libby Howard 3/28/21
3. Radio Station Manager: Kelly Ryan, Death Rides an Ill Wind by Kate Grilley 8/15/21
4. Milliner: Scarlett Parker, Buried to the Brim by Jenn McKinlay 10/05/21
5. Lepidopterist: Veronica Speedwell, A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn 10/15/21
6. Fire Chief: Stella Griffin, Playing with Fire by J.J. Cook 11/06/21
7. Florist: Abby Knight Salvare, Yews with Caution by Kate Collins 11/14/21
WHAT: 6/4
1. Has a punny title.
Sealed Off by Barbara Ross 2/21/21 (& btn night & dawn)
2. Written by an author of color.
A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison 7/17/21
3. Has a four-word title.
An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette 5/15/21
4. A crime fiction subgenre you rarely read.
5. Has a color in the title.
Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott 4/17/21
6. Has a plant or animal on the cover.
The Saddlemaker's Wife by Earlene Fowler 1/02/21 (& secret)
7. Related to the quarterly theme: 2nd qtr - Diverse Voices
Aunty Lee's Chilled Revenge by Ovidia Yu 9/20/21
🎊WHEN: 7/4
When did the dastardly deed take place or get reported?
1. In summer.
The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis 1/31/21 (& event)
2. In the 1800s or earlier - 1801
Why Mermaids Sing by C.S. Harris 10/29/21
3. During an official holiday - Easter
Death Dances to a Reggae Beat by Kate Grilley 5/04/21 (& poisoned & wtr)
4. Between nightfall and sunrise.
The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis 3/7/21 (& 4+)
5. During a special event - Bonfire Night
Copy Cap Murder by Jenn McKinlay 9/26/21
6. Reported (original publication or reprint) in your birthday month - Oct 2003
Letter From Home by Carolyn G. Hart 5/31/21
7. Reported (published) in 2021.
Shucked Apart by Barbara Ross 11/26/21
WHERE: 6/4
Where did the dastardly deed take place?
1. In the capital city of your country of residence - Washington, D.C.
The Coloring Crook by Krista Davis 11/12/21
2. In a different capital city - Cairo, Egypt:
Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer 6/12/21
3. “At home."
Murder on a Silver Platter by Shawn Reilly Simmons 1/10/21
4. At a workplace.
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien 9/12/21
5. Inside or on the premises of a public venue - hotel
Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen 7/01/21
6. In a Nordic country - Denmark
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
7. In or near a body of water - beach
From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris 5/26/21
🎊HOW: 7/4
Each means of murder must be distinctly different.
1. Scarf: Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker 6/26/21 (& author)
2. Spear: Love and Death Among the Cheetahs by Rhys Bowen 7/07/21
3. Bee Venom: Killer Queen by Julie Mulhern 8/22/21
4. Statuette: Assault and Beret by Jenn McKinlay 10/02/21
5. Gun: A Dead Husband by Anna Celeste Burke 10/11/21
6. Card catalog rod: Miss Zukas and the Library Murders by Jo Dereske 10/17/21
7. Microphone: Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron 11/19/21
🎊WHY: 7/4
What motivated you to choose a particular case?
1. Your favorite mystery author or series - Meg Langslow #25
Terns of Endearment by Donna Andrews 8/12/21
2. Your favorite mystery subgenre - Cozy
Stayin' Alive by Julie Mulhern 8/21/21
3. Appears in a Goodreads listopia - Agatha Award Nominees & Winners
Murder Knocks Twice by Susanna Calkins 11/22/21
4. Won a literary prize for crime fiction - Agatha Award, Best Contemporary Novel 2018
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron 2/28/21
5. Read by a fellow participant in this challenge - Allie
A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas 9/27/21
6. A cold case
Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 12/26/21
7. Average Goodreads rating of 4 stars or above - 4.17
The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith 9/06/21
RANKS
*Chief of Detectives (42 cases): 7 cases in each category
Sarah Stewart TaylorSweeney St. George:
O' Artful Death
Mansions of the Dead
Judgment of the Grave
Still as Death
TCF REPORTER CHALLENGE (2021):https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Who? What? Where? When? Why?
How? – In a cozy chair with a hot cup of cocoa and a box of bonbons!
Cub reporter: 2/21/21
Columnist: 7/17/21
News Anchor: 9/12/21
Editor: 11/15/21
Newspaper Mogul: 11/26/21
Pulitzer Prize Winner:
🎊WHO - 5
Protagonist is in the legal profession
A Dead Husband by Anna Celeste Burke 10/11/21
Protagonist works with animals
The Saddlemaker's Wife by Earlene Fowler 1/02/21
Protagonist is a librarian
Miss Zukas and the Library Murders by Jo Dereske 10/17/21
Protagonist is starting a new business or job
The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis 3/7/21
Protagonist is a senior citizen
The Tell All by Libby Howard 3/28/21
🎊WHAT = 5
Book has paranormal element
A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison 7/17/21
Alliteration in title
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien 9/12/21
Title is a pun
Sealed Off by Barbara Ross 2/21/21
A number in the title
Murder Knocks Twice by Susanna Calkins 11/22/21
Collaboration
Joyce & Jim Lavene writing as J.J. Cook, Playing with Fire 11/06/21
🎊WHERE = 5
Set in Florida
From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris 5/26/21 (& $greed)
Set in a city starting with the letter ‘B’
Berkeley, CA: The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory 2/11/21
Set in a New England state
ME: Shucked Apart by Barbara Ross 11/26/21
Set in a state beginning with the letter ‘I’
IN: Yews with Caution by Kate Collins 11/14/21
Set on foreign soil
Egypt: Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer 6/12/21
🎊WHEN - 5
Set in the 1800s
Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen
Set in the 1900s
1920s: Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott 4/17/21
Set during Spring
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert 2/17/21
Set during Winter
Murder on a Silver Platter by Shawn Reilly Simmons 1/10/21
Set during a holiday season
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron 2/28/21
🎊WHY - 5
Money/Greed
Terns of Endearment by Donna Andrews 8/12/21
Jealousy
Aunty Lee's Chilled Revenge by Ovidia Yu 9/20/21
Revenge
An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette 5/15/21 (& FL)
“Love”
Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker 6/26/21
To keep a secret/cover up
The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis 1/31/21
BONUS CATEGORY – PULITZER PRIZE: 4
WHO – Protagonist has been married at least 3 times
Up in Smoke by Shannon VanBergen - MC married and divorced 6 times & still in her 30s!
WHAT – The protagonist’s last name starts with your first or last name’s first initial
T - Emira Tucker: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid 8/01/21
WHERE – Set in a ... small town
Switch Back by Kendel Lynn 3/26/21
WHEN – Set in the decade you (or a family member) was born
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
WHY – Accidental death
The Coloring Crook by Krista Davis 11/12/21
Horoscope
Libra (Oct. 12)
Your home routine will be interrupted. Small appliances might break down or minor breakages could occur. Surprise company might drop by. Prepare for anything and stock the fridge. (Get dressed because you don’t know what might happen.)
Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 12/26/21- Most of this happened to the MC: dog causes a lot of breakages, surprise company drops by unannounced several times (including a suspect who shows up in the middle of the night at a B&B where she's dressed in a borrowed negligee!). And she wasn't prepared for the surprising turns this mystery took!
2021 GIVE US A CLUE - DONE! Duration: 1 January - 15 May 2021
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Prompts may be repeated but each book can only count once.
BONUS ROUND:
Deductions: 10/4
Books Read: 21/12
🔎 Scooby Doo 1/18/21
🔎Pink Panther 3/28/21
🔎Nancy Drew 6/25/21
🔎Jessica Fletcher 11/12/21
🔎Hercule Poirot 12/16/21
🕵🏽♀️Sherlock Holmes 12/26/21
Suspects
Read a book with any shade of the following colours on the cover:
Mr Green
3/26/21
7/07/21
8/15/21Colonel Mustard
2/17/21Mrs Peacock
1/18/21
7/01/21
8/01/21Professor Plum
2/11/21
3/11/21Miss Scarlet
9/11/21Mrs White
5/16/21Rooms
Ballroom: Read a book which features a character who is a dancer
Billiard Room: Read a book that features your favorite hobby, game, sport or craft.
Cellar: read a detective, mystery or true crime book
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron 2/28/21
Conservatory: Read a book where a character has to save or conserve someone or something
The Saddlemaker's Wife by Earlene Fowler 1/02/21
Death Dances to a Reggae Beat by Kate Grilley 5/04/21
Dining Room: Read a book with an item of food or drink on the cover
2/21/21Hall: A hall tends to be the first room that welcomes you to the manor so read a book that is the first in a series.
From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris - Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon 5/26/21
Miss Zukas and the Library Murders by Jo Dereske 10/17/21
Kitchen: Read a cookery book or a book with a chef as a character
The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis 3/7/21
Library: Read a book you have borrowed from a library or from someone else
Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott 4/17/21
Lounge: Here you can relax with a book in your favourite genre.
Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer 6/12/21
Secret Passages: Read a book with "secret" in the title
Study: Read a book about a subject you're passionate about or would like to learn more about
Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits by Wayne W. Dyer 3/28/21
Weapons
Read a book with the following weapon on the cover or word (or related word) in the title:
Candlestick or flames or fire
3/28/21
11/06/21Dagger or knife or sword
1/10/21
5/15/21
12/26/21Lead Pipe or musical instrument or writing instrument
6/25/21
11/19/21Revolver or gun or pistol
The Glock Grannies #1, Up in Smoke by Shannon VanBergen 12/16/21
Rope or string or ribbon
1/31/21Wrench or spanner or any other tool
11/12/21Deductions
"I deduce it was [suspect] in the [room] with the [weapon]."
#1- I deduce it was Mrs. Peacock in the Conservatory with the Dagger.
Mrs. Peacock
Conservatory: The Saddlemaker's Wife by Earlene Fowler
Dagger (knife)
#2 - I deduce it was Professor Plum in the Dining Room with the Rope.
Professor Plum
Dining Room
Rope (ribbon)
#3 - I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the Cellar with the Candlestick. C-C-C
Colonel Mustard
Cellar: Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron
Candlestick
#4 - I deduce it was Professor Plum in the Kitchen with the Dagger.
Professor Plum
Kitchen: The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis
Dagger (knife)
#5 - I deduce it was Mrs. White in the Study with the Lead Pipe.
Mrs. White:
Study: Excuses Begone! by Wayne W. Dyer
Lead Pipe (pen)
#6 - I deduce it was Mrs. Peacock in the Hall with the Candlestick.
Mrs. Peacock:
Hall: Miss Zukas and the Library Murders by Jo Dereske
Candlestick (fire):
#7 - I deduce it was Mr. Green in the Library with the Wrench.
Mr. Green:
Library: Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott
Wrench (shovel):
#8 - I deduce it was Mrs Peacock in the Conservatory with the Lead Pipe.
Mrs Peacock:
Conservatory: Death Dances to a Reggae Beat by Kate Grilley
Lead pipe (guitar):
#9 - I deduce it was Mr Green in the Hall with the Revolver.
Mr Green:
Hall: From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris
Revolver: Glock Grannie #1: Up in Smoke by Shannon VanBergen
#10 - I deduce it was Miss Scarlet in the Lounge with the Dagger.
Miss Scarlet:
Lounge: Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer
Dagger (knife):
🕵🏽♀️🕵🏽♀️🕵🏽♀️🕵🏽♀️🕵🏽♀️🕵🏽♀️🕵🏽♀️🕵🏽♀️
1 deduction = Scooby Doo ✔ 1/18/21
2-3 deductions = Pink Panther ✔3/28/21
4-5 deductions = Nancy Drew ✔ 6/25/21
6-7 deductions = Jessica Fletcher ✔ 11/19/21
8-9 deductions = Hercule Poirot ✔
10+ deductions = Sherlock Holmes ✔ 12/26/21
Cozy Mystery Corner - Winter Bucket List Challengehttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Tasks: 23/25
❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.
❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Read a book where the MC bakes.
An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette
❄Have a Pajama Day
Read a book where the MC takes a break.
Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer 6/12/21
❄Spruce Up Your Space
Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.
Stayin' Alive by Julie Mulhern
❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Read a book where a primary character exercises.
From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris
❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Read a book that was made into a tv show.
The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith
❄Have a Game Night
Read a book set in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.
1944: Letter From Home by Carolyn G. Hart
❄Buy Yourself a Treat
Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
Her Royal Spyness #13: Love and Death Among the Cheetahs by Rhys Bowen
❄Try a New Recipe
Read a culinary themed mystery.
Murder on a Silver Platter by Shawn Reilly Simmons
❄Dance It Out
Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.
The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory
❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Read a book with snow on the cover.
❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Read a book with a door on the cover.
Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen
❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere.
The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis
❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.
Copy Cap Murder by Jenn McKinlay
❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.
Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott
❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another.
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory - Rescued from stadium after she turned down JumboTron proposal from a guy who misspelled her name!
❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title.
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Read a book with a fire, flame or candle (can be unlit) on the cover.
The Tell All by Libby Howard (& exercises & bakes)
❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
Read a book that puzzled you.
Death Dances to a Reggae Beat by Kate Grilley
❄Visit a Museum
Read a book with a primary character in the fine arts (musician).
A Family Reunion by Brenda Jackson
❄Volunteer / Give Back
Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time.
The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis
❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
Read a book set during winter.
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron
❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.
CM March Challengehttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Progress: 4
Read a book with some sort of gem or jewelry on the cover or in the title.
Let Me Love You by Alexandria House
Read a book set at a bakery or pie shop.
Magic and Macaroons by Bailey Cates
Read a book that centers around tea, or that has a teapot on the cover.
A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison
Read a book with a mostly (or at least half) green cover.
Read a book with a scene set outside, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis
SPRING SPELL OUT CHALLENGEWords
LEAF
LAMB
MELT
PALMS
BASKET
B Brenda Jackson A Family Reunion
A Alexandria House Let Me Love You
S Switch Back Kendel Lynn
K Krista Davis The Diva Spices It Up
E Jessica Ellicott Murder Cuts the Mustard
T The Tell All Libby Howard
Spring Sayings Around the World DONE!!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Progress: 12/12
1. English – “April showers bring May flowers.”
Read a book with a HEA (happily ever after) or HFN (happy for now) ending.
Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen
2. German –“April, April, it does whatever it wants”.
Read a mystery where the MC investigates despite objections from police/law enforcement.
Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott
3. French –“In April, don’t remove a thread.”
Read a book with articles of clothing on the cover.
4. Spanish – “Until the 40th May, do not take your coat off.”
Read a book where .. someone is framed or wrongly accused.
Letter From Home by Carolyn G. Hart
5. Portuguese – “In April, there are a thousand waters.”
Read a book with a significant weather event - hurricane.
Death Rides an Ill Wind by Kate Grilley
6. Italian – “Spring is the season of love.”
Read a book with an MC who is in a romantic relationship.
Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker
7. Dutch – “A new spring, a new sound.”
Read a book where the MC does something new - job & relationship
Death Dances to a Reggae Beat by Kate Grilley & rel! & ocean
8. Arabic – “The Springtime beats its drums.”
Read a book where the MC eavesdrops and overhears a significant clue.
Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer
9. Japanese – “Half an hour in a spring evening is worth a thousand gold pieces.”
Read a book with sky on the cover (at least 25%) OR read a book with a cover that is pink, purple or gold (at least 50%).
10. Russian –“A kind word is like a spring day.”
Read a book where MC has a new relationship
The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic): 10th Anniversary Edition by David Emerald
11. Mandarin – “In spring there are orchids, in autumn there are chrysanthemums.”
Read a book set during Spring or Autumn.
Autumn: An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette
12. Korean – “The cold envies the flower.”
Read a book where a character acts out of jealousy.
Let Me Love You by Alexandria House (& new rel! & music & HEA & s/o)
Kate GrilleyKelly Ryan:
Death Dances to a Reggae Beat ✔
Death Rides an Ill Wind ✔
Death Lurks in the Bush
as Kate Borden
Cobbs' Landing:
Death of a Tart
Death of a Trickster
Death of a Turkey
Summer Spell-Out 2021Words
CANADA
SAND
BASEBALL
SANDALS
SHELL
WATER
SANDCASTLE
S Stayin' Alive Julie Mulhern
A Above the Bay of Angels Rhys Bowen
N Erica Ruth Neubauer Murder at the Mena House
D Death Rides an Ill Wind Kate Grilley
C Carolyn G. Hart Letter From Home
A Alisha Rai Be My Fantasy
S Such a Fun Age Kiley Reid
T Terns of Endearment Donna Andrews
L Love and Death Among the Cheetahs Rhys Bowen
E Esme Addison A Spell for Trouble
Cozy Mystery Corner - Songs of Summer Challenge - DONE!!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Songs:
Progress: 21/21
"Under the Boardwalk," The Drifters
Read a book set in a coastal area or with a scene(s) beside a body of water.
Death Rides an Ill Wind by Kate Grilley
"I Like It Like That," Cardi B
Read a book by a favorite author or that's next in a favorite series.
Country Club Mysteries #11: Killer Queen by Julie Mulhern (& walks & fun)
"Dancing in the Street," Martha and the Vandellas
Read a book with a location in the title.
Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen
"California Girls," The Beach Boys
Read a book set in California.
A Dead Husband by Anna Celeste Burke
"Summer in the City," Lovin' Spoonful
Read a book set in a city or an urban area.
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid - Philadelphia, PA/New York, NY
[& mthr & fun/date & walks & blue]
"Summertime" by Gershwin
Often sung as a lullaby, read a book narrated from a child's point of view or where a primary character is a mother.
Terns of Endearment by Donna Andrews (& fave & vacay)
"Crazy in Love," Beyonce
Read a book where a character puts themselves in danger or does something else you think is crazy - other than the murder.
Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker
(& bdy & sml twn & drives & fun & pub)
"Vacation," The Go-Gos
Read a book where the MC is on vacation or goes on a weekend getaway.
Love and Death Among the Cheetahs by Rhys Bowen - honeymoon
"In My Feelings," Drake
Read a book where a primary character expresses a strong feeling: anger.
A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison
"Drop It Like It's Hot," Snoop Dogg & Pharrell
Read a book where the MC discovers the body.
Stayin' Alive by Julie Mulhern
(& pub & fave & mothr)
"Summertime Blues," Eddie Cochran
Read a book with a blue cover.
"Old Town Road," Lil Nas X
Read a book set in a small town.
Miss Zukas and the Library Murders by Jo Dereske
"Hot Fun in the Summertime," Sly & the Family Stone
Read a book where the MC does something fun.
Buried to the Brim by Jenn McKinlay - Dinner with friends (view spoiler)
"Summertime (Sit Back and Unwind)," DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
Read a book where the MC drives or rides somewhere.
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
"Lovely Day," Bill Withers
Read a book with a lovely cover.
"Easy (Like Sunday Morning)," The Commodores
Read a book that takes place during the weekend.
Aunty Lee's Chilled Revenge by Ovidia Yu
"Hot in Here," Nelly
Read a book with the letters H-O-T in the title.
The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith
"Fight the Power," Public Enemy
Read a book where a victim is found in a space or venue that is outdoors.
Copy Cap Murder by Jenn McKinlay
"Everybody Loves the Sunshine," Roy Ayers
Read a book with a yellow cover.
"Walking on Sunshine," Katrina and the Waves
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere.
Assault and Beret by Jenn McKinlay
Bonus: Reader's Choice
"Summer Breeze" performed by The Isley Brothers
Read a book that you breeze through.
Yews with Caution by Kate Collins
Nell! I love this list!
Adding one to the Bonus: “Happy Together” by the Turtles.
Does that remind you of summer?
Appreciate your sharing the list!
Kal
AUTUMN SEASONAL CHALLENGE DONE!!Words
BAT
GHOST
HARVEST
SWEATER
DAY OF THE DEAD
GRAVEYARD
SCARECROW
S Susanna Calkins Murder Knocks Twice
C Copy Cap Murder Jenn McKinlay
A Assault and Beret Jenn McKinlay
R Deanna Raybourn, A Dangerous Collaboration
E Eric Butterworth, Discover the Power Within You:
C Vivien Chien Death by Dumpling
R Rilzy Adams Go Deep
O Ovidia Yu, Aunty Lee's Chilled Revenge
W Why Mermaids Sing C.S. Harris
MASK
M Jenn McKinlay, Buried to the Brim
A Anna Celeste Burke, A Dead Husband
S Alexander McCall Smith, The House of Unexpected Sisters
K Krista Davis, The Coloring Crook
LOGICAL FALLACIES - DONE !!Cozy Mystery Corner Challenge
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Progress: 21/21
An error in reasoning that undermines an argument. Logical fallacies are unsubstantiated assertions that are often delivered with a conviction that makes them sound as though they are proven facts. Easy to overlook, once flawed reasoning and rhetorical errors are spotted, the argument falls apart.
This challenge is based on some common logical fallacies:
Ad hominem
Personal attacks against the one making the argument rather than the argument itself.
-Read a book where the MC is attacked, threatened or warned off.
A Dead Husband by Anna Celeste Burke
& incon & faulty
Strawman
Arguing against an oversimplified or otherwise distorted version of the opponent's position.
-Read a book that has a cold drink (with a straw) on the cover.
The Coloring Crook by Krista Davis - iced orange juice with a straw
& poisoned & improb
False Dilemma
An argument that assumes there are only two options or outcomes when there are other alternatives.
-Read a mystery where two or more people team up to solve a crime.
Assault and Beret by Jenn McKinlay 10/02/21
& ad hom & mid & pun & vwl
Slippery Slope Fallacy
-Read a book where something improbable happens and you have to suspend disbelief.
Up in Smoke by Shannon VanBergen
& circ
Circular Argument
Uses its own conclusion as its premise, and vice versa. The conclusion appears at both the beginning and end of the argument creating an endless circle.
-Read a book with a circular object on the cover
hasty/auth'ty/middle/pity/is-ought/cause
Hasty Generalization
An argument based on insufficient evidence often caused by a sample that is too small or not representative of the whole population.
-Read a mystery where there is a rush to judgment (someone is quickly accused) and the MC tries to prove their innocence.
Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron
& team & teen & dog & mid & grp & proj
Red Herring Fallacy
Diverts discussion from the main argument by changing the subject or bringing up irrelevant points.
-Read a book where the MC has a dog and/or with a dog on the cover.
Buried to the Brim by Jenn McKinlay - set at a dog show competition
& team & grp & poison & vwl
Tu Quoque
-Read a book where one of the characters is a child or teenager.
The Betel Nut Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu - MC is sixteeen.
Bandwagon Fallacy
Assumes something is true (or right, or good) because other people agree with it.
-Read a book containing a scene where a large group gathers.
Copy Cap Murder by Jenn McKinlay
& dilemma & slope & pun & middle & ad hom & auth'y
Fallacy of Sunk Costs
Continuing with a task or project despite disappointing results because of all that one has put into it, without considering the future costs likely incurred by going forward.
-Read a book where the MC is working on a project of any kind. Project may or may not be successful.
Murder in Hyde Park by Lee Strauss - fashion show
Appeal to Authority
By using an authority, the argument is relying on testimony, not facts. Testimony can be strong or weak. Expert opinion may be incorrect; irrelevant authorities, poor authorities or false authorities may be cited.
-Read a book where a key character is someone in a position of authority in an organization.
Miss Zukas and the Library Murders by Jo Dereske 10/17/21 - Police Chief Gallant
Equivocation
-Read a book with a title that is a play on words.
Owl Be Home for Christmas by Donna Andrews
& children & project
Poisoning the Well
Attempts to place opponent in a position from which they are unable to reply.
-Read a mystery where a victim is poisoned.
Yews with Caution by Kate Collins
& pun & false & circ
Undistributed Middle
Three part argument in which the middle applies to some but not all of the class.
- Read a book in the middle of a series
Playing with Fire by J.J. Cook - Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade #2 of 3
Appeal to Pity
-Read a book with a key character who is compassionate OR
-Read a book where a person is the object of concern.
Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines
Is Ought Fallacy
Argues that the status quo should be maintained simply for its own sake.
-Read a historical novel
-Read a book with a word in the title or author's name that pairs two different vowels.
A Danger(ou)s Collaborat(io)n by D(ea)nna Rayb(ou)rn 10/15/21
Questionable Cause
When a causal connection is assumed without proof.
-Read a book with a title that includes one of these basic questions: who, what, when, where, why, or how.
Why Mermaids Sing by C.S. Harris
Appeal to Ignorance
Claiming that a conclusion must be true, because there is no evidence against it.
-Read a mystery where the identity of the killer was obvious to you.
The Frangipani Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu
& poison & hist & auth & false
Inconsistency
A person commits the fallacy of inconsistency when s/he makes contradictory claims.
-Read a mystery where a suspect changes their story/alibi.
Murder Knocks Twice by Susanna Calkins
ad hom & pity
Faulty Analogy
This fallacy consists in assuming that because two things are alike in one or more respects, they are necessarily alike in some other respect.
-Read a book where a primary character has a secret and discovers a secret about someone they think they know.
A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
& incon & is/ought
The Fallacy Fallacy
The argument may be weak, but it isn't necessarily wrong.
- Read a book where the MC accuses the wrong person.
Shucked Apart by Barbara Ross
Winter Spell OutFEBRUARY:
F The Frangipani Tree Mystery Ovidia Yu
E Delivering the Truth Edith Maxwell
B Buried Bones Carolyn Haines
R A Brisket, a Casket Delia Rosen
U Up in Smoke Shannon VanBergen
A Owl Be Home for Christmas Donna Andrews
R Murder and Marinara Rosie Genova
Y The Betel Nut Tree Mystery Ovidia Yu
Words
COCOA
SCROOGE
LOVE
SLED
ELF
Letters
C H S Splintered Bones Carolyn Haines
D K The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit Krista Davis
D S Sticks & Scones Diane Mott Davidson
L M S Murder in Hyde Park Lee Strauss
Year-End Wrap Up 2021
Looking back on 2021. How was your reading year?
Answer as many or as few as you'd like.
1. Overview: Did you have a chance to read as much as you liked? Or did life demand more of your attention and hoped-for reading time? Maybe your reading year was "just right." Here's the place to share.
2. Taking a Closer Look:
A. What was your favorite cozy mystery of the year?
B. Who was your favorite character? Tell us why.
C. Did you discover a new favorite series?
D. Did you enjoy a visit(s) with familiar friends? (on-going series)
E. Was there a least favorite cozy of the year?
F. Which book read this year was on your TBR mountain the longest? Was it worth the wait?
3. Tell Us a Story: Write a short paragraph using titles of books you read this year.
a Letter From Home...
A Family Reunion at The House of Unexpected Sisters
The Proposal to uncover The Frangipani Tree Mystery
Uncovering Buried Bones is a A Spell for Trouble.
A Dangerous Collaboration between The Coloring Crook and The Saddlemaker's Wife
When Murder Knocks Twice at Fatal Cajun Festival .. ... only hope is Stayin' Alive
Copy Cap Murder was Buried to the Brim
Go Deep and Discover the Power Within You to defeat the Killer Queen.
2022 Magical Mystery Tour - Crime Fiction Only DONE!!!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Progress: 29/18
Current Rank: *Undercover Operative: 3 cases in each category
Goal: Undercover Operative
UNSOLVED CASES
WHO: 6/3
Solve cases featuring a main character (sleuth, perp, victim, or suspect) in one of the below careers.
1. Law or Law Enforcement. Constable Evan Evans
Evan Only Knows by Rhys Bowen 7/4/22
2. Service Industry. Caterer: Goldy Bear (sleuth)
Sticks & Scones by Diane Mott Davidson 1/24/22 (& sun)
3. Theater Vicitim & suspects
A Fiancée's Guide to First Wives and Murder by Dianne Freeman 8/22/22
4. Science or Medicine. Midwife: Rose Carroll (sleuth)
Called to Justice by Edith Maxwell 3/6/22
5. Social Media or Technology.
6. Clergy. Bishop of London, Archbishop of Canterbury, et al.
What Remains of Heaven by C.S. Harris 8/17/22
7. Librarian: Tori Sinclair
Death Threads by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 4/24/22
WHAT: 3/3
1. Third book in a series - Sarah Booth Delaney #3
Splintered Bones by Carolyn Haines 1/09/22
2. Combines multiple genres: Mystery & Historical Fiction
Murder at Half Moon Gate by Andrea Penrose 5/01/22
3. Has a one-word title.
4. Features a hobby/pastime. Sewing
Sew Deadly by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 4/13/22
5. Has a number in the title.
6. Features a sleuth with a non-human "co-star."
7. Related to the yearly, quarterly, or monthly theme.
Yrly - Mysteries of the World
Q1 - Admiring the Natural World
Q2 - Celebrating Diversity / Mysteries of History:
The Body in the Fjord by Katherine Hall Page
Q3 Pondering the Paranormal
WHEN: 6/3
When did the dastardly deed take place or get reported?
1. In autumn.
Wedding Day and Foul Play by Duffy Brown 3/03/22
2. In the 1800s or earlier.
Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose 4/28/22
3. While traveling or on vacation.
Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 7/30/22
4. Between sunrise and sunset.
Evanly Bodies by Rhys Bowen 9/06/22
5. During a special event -
How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin 7/3/22
6. In the season of your birthday month - Autumn
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman 8/17/22 (& sun & event & rural)
7. Reported (published) in 2022.
WHERE: 4/3
Where did the dastardly deed take place?
1. In a large city - Nashville, TN
A Brisket, a Casket by Delia Rosen 1/27/22 (pesticide in brisket sammy)
2. In the suburbs.
3. In a village or rural area.
4. In or near an office building.
Dying on the Vine by Marla Cooper 7/11/22
5. Inside or on the premises of a public venue - restaurant.
Murder and Marinara by Rosie Genova 1/31/22 (digitalis)
6. In the Southern Hemisphere.
7. In or near a forest.
Drawn and Buttered by Shari Randall 6/19/22 (& fine arts & event & autumn)
HOW: 6/3
1. Dart: Murder in Hyde Park by Lee Strauss 1/15/22 (& event & cty & sun)
2. Knitting needle: Delivering the Truth by Edith Maxwell 3/05/22 (& med & 1800 & genres & fire & village)
3. Suicide tree seeds: Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay 3/16/22 (& event)
4. Knife: Murder at Kensington Palace by Andrea Penrose 5/8/22
5. Gun: Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien 5/18/22
6. Fire: Roast Mortem by Cleo Coyle 9/24/22
7.
WHY: 4/3
What motivated you to choose a particular case?
1. Your favorite mystery author or series Domestic Diva #14
The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit by Krista Davis 2/21/22 [& suburbs]
2. Your favorite mystery subgenre. Cozy
Crossed Bones by Carolyn Haines 4/7/22
3. Appears in a Goodreads listopia.
4. Won a literary prize for crime fiction.
5. Involves one of your favorite topics or places (what?).
6. A cold case
Chili Con Carnage by Kylie Logan 5/31/22
7. Average Goodreads rating higher than 4 stars. 4.25
Where Serpents Sleep by C.S. Harris 8/7/22
*Forensic Analyst (24 cases): 4 cases in each category (24 books)
*Special Agent in Charge (30 cases): 5 cases in each category
*Assistant Chief of Detectives (36 cases): 6 cases in each category
*Chief of Detectives (42 cases): 7 cases in each category
2022 GIVE US A CLUE DONE!! Duration: January 1 -
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Investigating a murder at Reading Challenge Manor. .. looking for clues in the books you read.
Prompts may be repeated, but each book can only count once.
🎊Rank & Goal: Maisie Dobbs (10 deductions)
Progress
Deductions: 10/8
Books Read: 30/24
Suspects:
Read a book with any shade of the following colors on the cover.
Mr. Green
1/15/22
7/11/22Colonel Mustard
8/22/22Mrs. Peacock
3/12/22
3/20/22
4/28/22Professor Plum
5/18/22Miss Scarlet
5/8/22
6/10/22Mrs. White
7/03/22Rooms
Ballroom: Read a book that includes music or dancing.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas 3/10/22
Drawn and Buttered by Shari Randall 6/19/22
Billiard Room: Read a book that features a hobby, craft, game or sport.
Cellar: Read a detective, mystery or true crime book.
Called to Justice by Edith Maxwell 3/6/22
Conservatory: Read a book in which a person saves or conserves someone or something.
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer 4/22/22
Evan Only Knows by Rhys Bowen 7/4/22
Dining Room: Read a book with a food or drink on the cover.
1/27/22Hall: Read a book that is the first in a series.
Delivering the Truth by Edith Maxwell 3/05/22 - Quaker Midwife
Kitchen: Read a cookbook or a book about a food & beverage professional.
Murder and Marinara by Rosie Genova 1/31/22
Library: Read a book you have borrowed from a library or from someone else.
Murder at Half Moon Gate by Andrea Penrose 5/2/22
Lounge: Read a book in a favorite genre.
Cozy The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit by Krista Davis 2/21/22
Secret Passages: Read a book with "secret" in the title.
Study: Read a book featuring a subject you would like to learn more about.
Weapons
Read a book with the following word (or related word, not limited to the examples below) on the cover or in the title.
Candlestick or flames or fire
9/24/22Dagger or knife or sword
4/7/22
4/24/22
5/31/22Lead Pipe or musical instrument or writing instrument
Revolver or gun or pistol
1/09/22
1/24/22
8/17/22Rope or string or ribbon
3/03/22 - ribbon
3/16/22 - ribbonWrench or spanner or any other tool
4/13/22 - scissorsDeductions
#1 - I deduce it was Mr. Green in the Dining Room with the Revolver.
Mr. Green:
Dining Room:
Revolver:
#2 - I deduce it was Ms. Peacock in the Kitchen with the Revolver.
Ms. Peacock:
Kitchen: Restauranteur - Murder and Marinara by Rosie Genova
Revolver:
#3 - I deduce it was Ms. Peacock in the Lounge with the Rope.
Ms. Peacock:
Lounge: The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit by Krista Davis
Rope (ribbon):
#4: I deduce it was Ms. Peacock in the Hall with the Rope.
Ms. Peacock:
Hall: Delivering the Truth by Edith Maxwell - Quaker Midwife #1
Rope (ribbon):
*#5: I deduce it was Ms. Scarlet in the Cellar with the Dagger.
Ms. Scarlet:
Cellar: Called to Justice by Edith Maxwell
Dagger (knife):
#6: I deduce it was Professor Plum in the Ballroom with the Wrench.
Professor Plum:
Ballroom: The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas 3/10/22
Wrench (scissors):
#7 I deduce it was Ms. Scarlet in the Conservatory with the Dagger.
Ms. Scarlet:
Conservatory: Cotillion by Georgette Heyer
Dagger (knife):
*#8 I deduce it was Ms. White in the Library with the Dagger.
Ms. White:
Library: Murder at Half Moon Gate by Andrea Penrose
Dagger (knife):
#9 I deduce it was Mr. Green in the Ballroom with the Revolver.
Mr. Green:
Ballroom: Drawn and Buttered by Shari Randall 6/19/22
Revolver (rifle):
8/17/22#10 I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory with the Candlestick.
Colonel Mustard
Conservatory: Evan Only Knows by Rhys Bowen
Candlestick:
When updating your progress, please note that I will not be checking original posts. Your comment should include the number of books completed and also details of any deductions made.
Cozy Mystery Corner - What Is A Cozy Mysteryhttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Progress: 16/19
Cozy mysteries rarely focus on sex, profanity, or violence
1. Read a book where the MC kisses someone
Sticks & Scones by Diane Mott Davidson 1/24/22
2. Read a book with the potential for romance, but it doesn’t start yet
Splintered Bones by Carolyn Haines 1/09/21
3. Read a book with a new romance
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas 3/10/22
4. Read a book where someone says the cozy version of profanity
Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas 3/20/22
5. Read a book with minor violence
Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay 3/16/22
6. Read a book where the death is first thought to be accidental
Called to Justice by Edith Maxwell 3/6/22
Cozies usually take place in a small town or village where people know each other and the MC is an amateur sleuth
7. Read a book where the MC moves (or has recently moved) from a city to a small town
Murder and Marinara by Rosie Genova 1/31/22 (& kiss & warned & mnr viol,)
8. Read a book with a busybody/gossiper
Wedding Day and Foul Play by Duffy Brown 3/03/22
9. Read a book with a family member who frustrates the MC by trying to be ‘helpful’ to their personal life
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert 3/12/22
10. Read a book where the death of a family member has taken place or takes place
A Brisket, a Casket by Delia Rosen 1/27/22 (& dang...)
11. Read a book where the MC works with law enforcement
Delivering the Truth by Edith Maxwell 3/05/22
12. Read a book where the MC is warned off or discouraged by law enforcement and solves the mystery without them
Crossed Bones by Carolyn Haines 4/7/22
Cozy mysteries also seem to be part of a series that is centered around a particular theme, hobby, or interest, such as: puzzles, gardening, cooking, etc.
13. Read a book with your favorite theme
The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit by Krista Davis 2/21/22
14. Read a book with a theme you haven’t read before
The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby (& family death & learn)
Blood Relations by Rett MacPherson
15. Read a book where the MC has a hobby/interest that you share
Sewing: Sew Deadly by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 4/13/22
16. Read a book with a hobby/interest that you would like to learn more about
Nightshade by Susan Wittig Albert
Contrary Cozies – these should still feel like a cozy to you
17. Read a book with a city as a setting
Murder in Hyde Park by Lee Strauss 1/15/21
18. Read a book with an MC who is a professional (law enforcement)
Evan Only Knows by Rhys Bowen 7/4/22
19. Read a book that doesn’t meet the traditional definition of a cozy, but gives you the feeling of one
Spring Spell-Out ChallengeMar-Apr-May
BASKET
B Duffy Brown Wedding Day and Foul Play
A Murder on Black Swan Lane Andrea Penrose
S The Spanish Love Deception Elena Armas
K Devil in Spring Lisa Kleypas
E Called to Justice Edith Maxwell
T Act Your Age, Eve Brown Talia Hibbert
PALMS
P Murder at Half Moon Gate Andrea Penrose
A Murder at Kensington Palace Andrea Penrose
L Chili Con Carnage Kylie Logan
M Death by the Dozen Jenn McKinlay
S Sew Deadly Elizabeth Lynn Casey
Words:
MELT
LEAF
LAMB
HATCH
Letters:
E C D Death Threads Elizabeth Lynn Casey
C D V Vivien Chien Dim Sum of All Fears
C F J Frosted. Whipped. Buttered. Christina C. Jones
C G H Cotillion Georgette Heyer
C H Crossed Bones Carolyn Haines
March Mini-Challenge1. Read a book with books on the cover.
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
3. Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday.
Independence Day: Called to Justice by Edith Maxwell 3/6/22
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
Trees reflected in the water - Moonlight Cove by Sherryl Woods
5. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, AND in which the main character walks somewhere.
Delivering the Truth by Edith Maxwell 3/4/22
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas 3/10/22
Cozy Mystery Corner: Spring Into Summer ChallengeJOIN THIS CHALLENGE HERE:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Start Date: April 1st
Duration: Open
TASKS LIST:
Progress: 21/25
Birthstones - April diamond: Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% white.
How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin 7/03/22 (& award & berry)
Read a book that is set during Spring.
What Remains of Heaven bu C.S. Harris 8/17/22
Spring into Action: Read a book ... with a primary character who is a professional dancer.
Drawn and Buttered by Shari Randall 6/19/22 (& shoreline)
Spring Break: Read a book where the MC travels to another town/city or goes on vacation OR that is set in a location that you would like to visit.
Turkey: Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 7/30/22 (& spr)
Spring is Baseball Season: Read a book with an MC who ... returns to his home town.
Evan Only Knows by Rhys Bowen 7/4/22 (& rain)
Spring represents newness: Read
Wrexford & Sloane #1: Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose 4/28/22 [& ebk]
Easter Eggs: Read a book with a pastel cover.
A Bride’s Guide to Marriage and Murder by Dianne Freeman
April is Lawn and Garden month: Read a book with a flower(s), tree(s) and/or lawn on the cover.
Earth Day is in April: Read a used or borrowed print book or read an e-book.
Chili Con Carnage by Kylie Logan 5/31/22 - used (& lawn)
April 1st is April Fool's Day and April is Humor month: Read a book that makes you laugh.
Death Threads by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 4/24/22 [& Gemini]
April Showers: Read a book where it rains or where stormy weather is part of the story.
Evanly Bodies by Rhys Bowen
May is National BBQ month and Hamburger month: Read a book with food on the cover.
Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien 5/18/22 & home & purple
Memorial Day is in May and Flag Day is in June: Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover.
Sew Deadly by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 4/13/22
May has Mother's Day; June has Father's Day: Read a book with a character who is a mother or father.
A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman 7/19/22
MC Lady Frances Harleigh mother of Rose.
May is the shortest name for a month: Read a novella or short book - less than 150 pgs.
Summer Solstice: Read a long book - over 300 pages.
Murder at Kensington Palace by Andrea Penrose 5/9/22 - 387 pp
June is Wedding month: Read a book where a wedding is planned and/or a primary character gets married OR MC is in a romantic relationship.
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer 4/22/22 (& 350pp+ & LOL & berries & spring)
Awards Season is in full swing for film, music and books: Read a book that won or was a finalist for an award. Tell us which one.
Lefty Humorous Mystery Finalist - Dying on the Vine by Marla Cooper 7/11/22
(& lt green & wedding & loca! & dbl)
Spring through Summer is Berry Picking Season: Read a book with double letters in the title or author's name.
Where Serpents Sleep by C.S. Harris 8/07/22 (& sprg)
Summer Movie Season Begins: Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in the series.)
Dalgliesh: A Certain Justice by P.D. James
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Butterflies Flutter: Read a book that has an action word in the title.
Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton 6/10/22 (& mother)
Birds Build Nests: Read a book with a bird(s) or a house on the cover.
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman 8/17/22
Zodiac Signs:
Taurus, Bull: Read a book with a primary character who is stubborn or determined.
Crossed Bones by Carolyn Haines 4/7/22
(& home & flwrs & LOL & berries)
Gemini, Twins: Read a book with an MC who plays two roles. Tell us what they are.
Murder at Half Moon Gate by Andrea Penrose 5/02/22 & berries
Seahorse (Celtic): Read a book set in a shoreline location or with water on the cover.
Evanly Bodies by Rhys Bowen 9/07/22
BONUS
Spring Cleaning: Read 5 (or more) books from your TBR mountain. Must be books you already own. For this task only, you can double dip (i.e., use the same books for other tasks in this challenge.)
1. Crossed Bones by Carolyn Haines 4/7/22
2. Sew Deadly by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 4/13/22
3. Cotillion by Georgette Heyer 4/22/22
4. Death Threads by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 4/24/22
5. Chili Con Carnage by Kylie Logan 5/31/22
6. Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton 6/10/22
7. Drawn and Buttered by Shari Randall 6/19/22
8. How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin 7/03/22
9. Evan Only Knows by Rhys Bowen 7/4/22
10. Dying on the Vine by Marla Cooper 7/11/22
11. Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 7/30/22
12. Where Serpents Sleep by C.S. Harris 8/07/22
13. What Remains of Heaven by C.S. Harris 8/17/22
14. Evanly Bodies by Rhys Bowen 9/07/22
15. Roast Mortem by Cleo Coyle 9/24/22
April Mini-Challenge1. Read a book with a library setting.
Sew Deadly by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
3. Read a book that features alcohol on the cover.
Crossed Bones by Carolyn Haines 4/7/22
4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
May Mini Challenge1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month and the first week of May is National Wildflower Week: Stop and enjoy the flowers—read a book with a garden setting or flowers on the cover.
2. Read a book that features horses or has a horse on the cover.
3. Read a book that has a character in law enforcement.
Murder at Half Moon Gate by Andrea Penrose 5/2/22
4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
5. National Waiters and Waitresses Day: Read a book set in a restaurant or cafe.
Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien 5/18/22
Summer Spell OutWords:
BEACH
SHELL
FAIR
CANADA (Day)
ICE CREAM
I Isabel Allende Daughter of Fortune
C C.S. Harris Where Serpents Sleep
E Clyde Edgerton Walking Across Egypt
C C.S. Harris Where Shadows Dance
R Shari Randall Drawn and Buttered
E Evan Only Knows Rhys Bowen
A Tasha Alexander Tears of Pearl
M Marla Cooper Dying on the Vine
Letters:
D F L A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder Dianne Freeman
D F L A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder Dianne Freeman
F D A Fiancée's Guide to First Wives and Murder Dianne Freeman
H M N How to Murder a Millionaire Nancy Martin
Cozy Mysteries
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❄Rules:
One book per task.
Book must be at least 125 pages.
Any genre is ok.
Do as many or as few as you'd like.
❄Tasks:
New Author
Read a book by an author who is new to you.
A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie
New Series
Read the first book in a series.
Fields' Guide to Abduction by Julie Mulhern
New Home
Read a book where the MC moves into a new home.
Driftwood Cottage by Sherryl Woods
New Business
Read a book where the MC has her/his own business.
A Seamless Murder by Melissa Bourbon
New Place
Read a book where the MC travels to a different state or country.
Tempest by Beverly Jenkins (& home & friend & family & pub)
New Love
Read a book where the MC has a new romantic relationship.
Breathless by Beverly Jenkins (& home, business, friend, family, pub)
New Skill / New Job
Read a book where the MC starts a new job or learns how to do something new. Tell us what it is.
Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My by Denise Swanson - PI trainee
New Friend
Read a book where the MC meets someone new.
The Gun Also Rises by Sherry Harris
New Year's Resolution
Read a book that represents one of your new year's resolutions
Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff by Dana K. White
New Family Member
Read a book where someone
has a baby, adopts a child,gets married or where a family member visits.Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged by Carrie Bebris
New Hobby
Read a book where the MC has a hobby.
Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait
New Publication
Read a book published within the last two years.
Curses, Boiled Again! by Shari Randall - Pub 2018